A fire and explosion at Escientia Advanced Science Pvt Ltd in Anakapalli on Wednesday led to 17 fatalities and over 30 injuries. The incident occurred at 2:15 p.m. during lunchtime, which limited the number of workers present. Injured individuals were rushed to hospitals with severe burns and injuries. Preliminary reports suggest the fire may have been caused by an electrical fault. Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has announced a high-level investigation into the disaster and has promised strict action against the management if negligence is found to be a factor. The investigation will seek to determine the exact cause of the fire and explosion.

Following the rape and murder of a 31-year-old trainee doctor at Kolkata’s RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, the West Bengal government has made significant administrative changes at the hospital. Professor Dr Arunabha Dutta Chaudhuri, who led the department of chest medicine where the victim worked, has been removed. Professor Dr Bulbul Mukhopadhyay, the former medical superintendent, has been replaced by Professor Dr Saptarshi Chatterjee. Additionally, Professor Dr Suhrita Paul, who had been appointed as the new principal after the resignation of Dr Sandip Ghosh, has been removed. Professor Dr Manas Kumar Bandopadhyay has been appointed as the new principal. These changes follow a protest march by students and senior doctors from the CBI office to Swasthya Bhawan, demanding these administrative adjustments.

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has submitted a status report with the Supreme Court on the ongoing probe into the rape and murder of a trainee doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata. The report was submitted ahead of the court's scheduled hearing. The Supreme Court had earlier taken suo motu cognizance of the case and sought updates from the CBI and West Bengal government. A 21-member legal team will represent the state government in the case. The court will review the report and hear the case today.

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) will present a progress report today to the Supreme Court on the investigation into the rape and murder of a 31-year-old trainee doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata. The case, which has triggered nationwide protests, was discussed by a bench led by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud on August 20. The court criticized the West Bengal government for its handling of the case and for failing to prevent vandalism at the medical college. Additionally, the Bengal government is required to file a status report on the investigation into the vandalism.

A full emergency was declared at Thiruvananthapuram International Airport on Wednesday following a bomb threat on an Air India flight from Mumbai. The aircraft, carrying 135 passengers, landed safely at 8 am and was directed to an isolation bay. The threat was reported by the pilot at 7:30 am as the plane approached the airport. Emergency protocols were activated at 7:36 am, and passengers were evacuated by 8:44 am. There were no reported injuries or damage, and airport operations continued without disruption. Authorities are still investigating the source of the bomb threat and have not released further details at this time.

In Gopalganj, Bihar, a mob attacked a school bus with children onboard during the Bharat bandh on Wednesday, organized by Dalit and Adivasi groups protesting a Supreme Court decision on reservations for Scheduled Castes. The mob attempted to set the bus on fire, with a man seen burning a tyre underneath the vehicle. The road was blocked with burning tyres. Fortunately, police and district authorities intervened promptly, preventing the situation from escalating. A video of the incident shows the bus surrounded by people armed with sticks. Authorities' swift action averted a potential disaster.

Dr. Sandip Ghosh’s transfer to Calcutta National Medical College was canceled on August 21 following protests. Ghosh had resigned as RG Kar Hospital principal after the rape and murder of a trainee doctor. Despite resigning and taking “moral responsibility,” he was soon appointed to another medical college, leading to student protests. The Bengal government reversed the decision due to the backlash. The CBI is investigating Ghosh’s role in the case, and Kolkata Police are probing his potential financial misconduct. Ghosh continues to face scrutiny from both agencies.

The new principal of Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, Dr. Suhrita Paul, along with the hospital superintendent and head of the Chest Department, was dismissed on August 21, 2024. The sacking follows student protests demanding the removal of administrative officials present during a recent incident of vandalism at the hospital. The protests were triggered by the rape and murder of a 31-year-old trainee doctor on August 9. The Bengal government has appointed Manas Bandopadhyay as the new principal. The incident led to extensive unrest, including vandalism and clashes with police.

The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) inspected Kolkata’s RG Kar Medical College on Supreme Court orders following the August 15 rampage at the hospital. A mob vandalized the emergency department days after the alleged rape and murder of a trainee doctor. Two assistant police commissioners and an inspector were suspended for failing to prevent the violence. The West Bengal government has restructured police deployment at the hospital. The CISF team held meetings with health and police officials to assess security arrangements, while investigations into the incident continue.

Former Indian cricketer Sourav Ganguly, along with his wife Dona and daughter Sana, joined a candlelight protest in Kolkata against the rape and murder of a trainee doctor at RG Kar Medical College. Doctors across the country continued their strike, demanding justice. The West Bengal Health Department removed the new principal and other officials of the hospital following student demands. The main accused, Sanjay Roy, awaits a polygraph test, but his consent is still needed. The Governor is expected to meet the victim's family soon, as public outrage continues to grow.